I have wanted to make a log cabin design dishcloth for some time now. I thought it would be a wonderful opportunity to use up some scrap cotton yarn that I have. I have looked at several different log cabin designs and just decided that I would grab a crochet hook and see what I could come up with.

Here is my first completed log cabin dishcloth. It’s not square but who says a dishcloth really needs to be. Well I used 6 different colors of cotton yarn to complete my dishcloth. I’m thinking it would be a great hotpad too and am starting another one right now which I’ll add a solid color for a back which will give it a double layer.

I wrote up the crochet pattern for this and hope it makes sense about where to attach your yarn as you change colors. I always started the new color on the right side (RS) of the dishcloth and you can use the photo to help you with your starting points. Remember you can always deviate and do your own thing with the colors and the number of rows. It’s kinda like doing a freeform but still keeping the log cabin design as your goal.

Well, I hope you enjoy the free crochet pattern below. If you use my pattern, please let me know how your dishcloth came out and I love to see photos of my reader’s creations.
Log Cabin Scrap Dishcloth Pattern

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Love it! Thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday, great to see you again! happy crocheting…..!

AnnFeb 04, 2011

Love it, love it. Made one the day I read this. So easy. I can see this growing to a placemat, change to yarn and it can become a small blanket or pet bed.
I’m on my second one with “planned” colors-all the pinks in my stash. My first one was scraps and that was harder for me. Thanks for such a great project.

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